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New RE twin
« on: 07.11. 2017 20:34 »
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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #1 on: 07.11. 2017 21:32 »
Nice!
Unit Construction but top end reminiscent of the old Enfield twins.
Hopefully the cylinder is a one piece unit rather than two as on the old engine.

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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #2 on: 07.11. 2017 22:26 »
Nice looking, but only 47hp (I assume at the crankshaft) is disappointing. Somewhere around 65-70hp with a weight of 400 lbs or less would be very entertaining.

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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #3 on: 08.11. 2017 18:44 »
47bhp 1 more than a 65 bonneville 46bhp?

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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #4 on: 08.11. 2017 18:58 »
Excellent looks. 47hp may not be detrimental if tuned for lots of torque.


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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #5 on: 08.11. 2017 20:48 »
Well well, my my. Rock and roll will never die...
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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #6 on: 10.11. 2017 13:54 »
 calling it an "interceptor" might be pushing it a little.
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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #7 on: 10.11. 2017 18:04 »
Wonder if it vibrates to...
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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #8 on: 10.11. 2017 18:16 »
calling it an "interceptor" might be pushing it a little.

Might be similar in performance. The original Interceptor was rated at 52 bhp for the 750, a bit less for the 700.
Hopefully this new version is not as fragile as the old twin.

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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #9 on: 11.11. 2017 09:20 »
Remember when the Hinkley Bonnies were first released? Deja Vu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sO4JTxrZmg  Would love to see a new XS 650 too!
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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #10 on: 11.11. 2017 10:20 »
Remember when the Hinkley Bonnies were first released? Deja Vu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sO4JTxrZmg  Would love to see a new XS 650 too!
If that engine would fit an A10 frame...!?? *smile*
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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #11 on: 11.11. 2017 19:11 »
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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #12 on: 11.11. 2017 20:28 »
*work* *bash*


Yes, I also thought that it could be made to happen.
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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #13 on: 11.11. 2017 22:04 »
Or an XS 650 donk

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Re: New RE twin
« Reply #14 on: 12.11. 2017 16:10 »
Hmmm? Mahindra inspired?